Good morning, Bellingham.

On Friday, a fire broke out in an apartment building near I-5 in Bellingham where two people were sent to hospital after one resident jumped from a second-story window while firefighters rescued another person and put out the blaze 30 minutes after arriving — the cause is under investigation.

The Washington State Department of Ecology said the June carbon auction sold out when each allowance was priced at $58.51—up from $50 in March, and the $322 million raised will fund green-energy projects like electric school buses, solar installations and heat pump projects across the state.

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife said the crabbing season will run from July 17 to Sept.

29 in Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands with fishing allowed Thursday through Monday. Officials set limits of five Dungeness crabs, six red rock crabs, and six tanner crabs — gear must be removed from the water by one hour after sunset.

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that crabbing season will open on July 17 in Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands and will run until Sept.

29 with fishing allowed from Thursday to Monday. Crabbers must follow state rules that limit catches to five Dungeness, six red rock, and six tanner crabs and require gear to be removed one hour after sunset — gear cannot remain in the water on closed days.

Jerry and Terri-Lynn Land claim the city of Bellingham illegally seized and destroyed their motorhome in 2023, leaving Mr. Land—a disabled Army veteran dependent on supplemental oxygen—without vital equipment.

The couple is suing the city for damages and a violation of their constitutional rights.

Bellingham based Bornstein Seafoods has recalled over 44,000 pounds of cooked and peeled shrimp due to possible Listeria contamination; the recall covers 1 lb and 5 lb plastic bag packages sent to Washington and several other states — no illnesses have been reported so far.

Intro to the Laser Cutter

6-7 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Get insights on laser projects and learn about design tools with expert Jason Davies.

Tenderpile Smile Aisle Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — Aslan Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a melodic evening of jazz music from the local group Tenderpile Smile Aisle.

Intro to Vector Graphics Workshop

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Bellingham Makerspace — $ — Learn to create stunning vector graphics using Inkscape for your creative projects.

Boulevard Park Concert Series: SpaceBand

6-8 p.m. — Boulevard Park Stage — Free — Enjoy an evening of old-school dance covers and new classics with the local favorite, SpaceBand.

Bellingham Festival of Music Opening Night 2025

7:30 p.m. — Performing Arts Center — $50--$60 — Experience a global musical tour with Artistic Director Marcelo Lehninger and pianist Simon Trpceski starting with The Russian Masters.

2025 Literary Citizenship Awards Ceremony

6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Celebrate local literary citizens recognized for their contributions to the community.

Laser Cutter Q&A Session

6-7 p.m. — Bellingham Makerspace — Free for members — Get expert advice on laser projects and tools from Jason Davies in a casual setting.

In Timberline's Embrace Book Reading

6-7 p.m. — Village Books and Paper Dreams — Free entry — Jean Waight explores the enchanting history of Timberline Lodge through her latest book.

Horseshoe Tournament

All day — Lynden / Bellingham KOA Journey — Entry fee required — Compete in a thrilling horseshoe tournament while enjoying scavenger hunts and tractor rides.

Cascadia Dirt Cup 2025 – Galbraith Mountain Enduro

July 12-13 — Galbraith Mountain and Padden Trails Parking Lot — Entry fee varies — Experience thrilling mountain bike racing at the fourth stop of the Cascadia Dirt Cup series.